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The image shows curved lines and rounded shapes forming an abstract composition. The shapes resemble a gathering of figures or a crowd in a busy public scene, conveying movement and a sense of bustle. The loose, sketchy lines suggest various scenarios such as gatherings in a public square or figures observing an event. The abstract nature of the drawing allows for multiple interpretations, with the loops and curves creating a complex narrative of forms.
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The image shows curved lines and rounded shapes forming an abstract composition. The shapes resemble a gathering of figures or a crowd in a busy public scene, conveying movement and a sense of bustle. The loose, sketchy lines suggest various scenarios such as gatherings in a public square or figures observing an event. The abstract nature of the drawing allows for multiple interpretations, with the loops and curves creating a complex narrative of forms.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Battle Scene

Sir David Wilkie

Date
1840
Medium
pen and black ink on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 9 x 13.5 cm (3 9/16 x 5 5/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1995.52.204
Credit line
Gift of William B. O'Neal
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Scottish
  • military
Provenance

(Bury Street Gallery [William Drummond], London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1984-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Inscription

lower right in pen and ink: 27 Jany 1840

NGA object ID 76193. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.